Glenn Murray hopes Brighton keep hold of Lewis Dunk

Glenn Murray says Brighton’s players want England international Lewis Dunk to remain at the Amex Stadium but admits “everyone has got their price”.

Albion defender Dunk has been strongly linked with a move to top-flight rivals Leicester for a reported fee of £45million.

Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes could be in the market for a centre-back before next week’s transfer deadline if Harry Maguire – who is reportedly interesting Manchester United and Manchester City – leaves the King Power Stadium.

Brighton technical director Dan Ashworth has previously dismissed talk of Dunk departing as “speculation”, and Seagulls striker Murray is keen for the club to retain one of their key performers.

“As far as any of our better players are concerned, they are the ones you want to keep,” Murray told PA.

“But football is a business as well as a sport and I think everyone has got their price.

“As far as the players are concerned, we all want Lewis to stay and lead us into another Premier League campaign.”

Dunk, who took part in an open training session on Monday, captained his hometown team for much of last season and could take on the role permanently under new head coach Graham Potter following the recent retirement of former skipper Bruno.

The 27-year-old, who came through Albion’s youth ranks, has made 270 senior appearances for the club, missing just two of 76 Premier League fixtures since promotion in 2017.

His fine form alongside centre-back partner Shane Duffy was rewarded with an England debut against the United States last November, although he has been left out of Gareth Southgate’s more recent squads.